Pacific Northwest Pest Management Handbooks

Regulatory Authorities

The specific laws and regulations governing use, storage, disposal, and transportation of pesticides differ slightly in each northwestern state. Before you use pesticides, obtain a copy of the detailed pesticide use laws and rules for the state(s) in which you are operating. The state-specific pesticide laws and rules can be found at each state department of agriculture website.

Idaho

https://agri.idaho.gov/main/56-2/pesticides/

For regulations on hazardous waste

Department of Environmental Quality
1410 North Hilton
Boise, ID 83706-1255
208-373-0502; https://www.deq.idaho.gov/

Oregon

https://www.oregon.gov/oda/programs/Pesticides/Pages/AboutPesticides.aspx

Washington

https://agr.wa.gov/departments/pesticides-and-fertilizers/pesticides

Use pesticides safely!

Wear protective clothing and safety devices as recommended on the label. Bathe or shower after each use.
Read the pesticide label—even if you’ve used the pesticide before. Follow closely the instructions on the label (and any other directions you have).
Be cautious when you apply pesticides. Know your legal responsibility as a pesticide applicator. You may be liable for injury or damage resulting from pesticide use.

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